ispace Begins Assembly of Flight Model for 2022 Launch

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ispace, a company dedicated to space resource exploration and development, announced online on July 14 that it has begun assembling the flight model of the lander (lunar lander) scheduled for launch in 2022 as Mission 1 of the private lunar exploration program "HAKUTO-R."

民間月面探査プログラム「HAKUTO-R」のミッション1として2022年に打ち上げ予定のランダー（月面着陸船）

Representative Director Takeshi Hakamada stated, "As global attention focuses on lunar exploration and development, Japan is pioneering industrialization efforts. It is crucial that we steadily execute our missions and build a track record. Through HAKUTO-R's partnership program, we are working with each partner company to expand opportunities for participation in lunar missions. Entering the final assembly phase of the lander, we are steadily approaching our goal of a private lunar landing. As pioneers, we will show the world a bright future."

The environmental testing of this Structural Thermal Model (STM) represents a significant technical milestone in the lander's development. With testing complete and assembly of the flight model underway, we have entered the final phase leading up to launch.

The upper section of the lander can carry payloads, and the cargo for Mission 1 has been finalized. However, payload capacity remains available for the lander of Mission 2, scheduled for 2023 and aimed at lunar landing and exploration, and proposals are being solicited.

ランダーの上部にはペイロードの搭載が可能で、ミッション１で輸送される荷物は決定しているが。2023年に予定されている月面着陸・月面探査を目的としたミッション2のランダーに搭載可能なペイロードの容量はまだ残っており募集が行われてる。

Progress on collaborations with corporate partners Nippon Special Ceramics and Citizen Watch was also announced. Nippon Special Ceramics plans to conduct solid-state battery verification experiments on the lunar surface. Prototype flight model batteries have been completed, and preparations for launch are underway. Citizen Watch has decided to provide components utilizing its proprietary material "Super Titanium" for the landing legs of the lander flight model. It was also announced that a collaboration model between the men's watch brand "CITIZEN ATTESA" and HAKUTO-R has been released, and a watch was presented to ispace COO Mr. Nakamura.

シチズン時計は、独自に開発した素材「スーパーチタニウム」を活かした部品をランダーフライトモデルの着陸脚に提供することが決定。

ispace Official Website: https://ispace-inc.com/jpn/

ispace Begins Assembly of Flight Model for 2022 Launch

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